Islander Calender
Saturday, Dec. 30
8:30 a.m. - Kiwanis Club breakfast meeting with guest speaker Jeff Ashbury presenting “Island History” at Cafe on the Beach, Manatee Public Beach, 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.
10 a.m. to noon - Barbara Orear demonstrates the use of vibrant color in watercolor at the Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 792-7039.
Tuesday, Jan. 2
10 a.m. - Family story hour at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-6341.
10 a.m. to noon - Manga and Japanese Pop Culture presentations for teens at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-6341.
Noon - Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island presents red tide research with Dwight Davis of Mote Marine Laboratory at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 350-4326.
Wednesday, Jan. 3
7 to 8 a.m. - Pier Regulars meeting at the Anna Maria City Pier, 100 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria. Information: 778-7062.
6 to 7:30 p.m. - “Parenting with Love and Logic” with Anna Maria Island Community Center counselor Shirley Rohmberger at the School for Constructive Play, 305 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies.
Ongoing:
- “Fishing in Paradise” art exhibit by Harvey Gaunt at the Arts Council Gallery, 926012th St. W., Bradenton, through Dec. 28. Information: 746-2223.
- Photography exhibit of work by Paula Schoenwether at the Artists Guild Gallery, 5413 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, through Dec. 31. Information: 778-6694.
- Old-fashioned holiday display at Belle Haven Cottage and Anna Maria Island Historical Museum, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, through Dec. 31. Information: 778-0492.
- Photography exhibit by John Bonser at Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, through Dec. 31. Information: 792-1039.
- “The Blue Briny: Mermaids & More” at the Village of the Arts, along 12th Avenue West, downtown Bradenton, through Jan. 6. Information: 747-0823.
- Art by Peggy Potter at the Artists Guild Gallery, 5413 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, through Jan. 31.
Coming up:
- Sew for Fun at Roser Memorial Community Church Jan. 4.
- Bridge lessons at Anna Maria Island Community Center/St. Bernard Catholic Church Jan. 5.
- Opening reception for Peggy Potter at the Artists’ Guild Gallery Jan. 5.
- Food for Life presentation “Discovering Dairy Alternatives” at Anna Maria Island Community Center/St. Bernard Catholic Church Jan. 5.
- American Legion Cancer Society Benefit Jan. 6.
- “Write What You Feel, Feel What You Write” at Anna Maria Island Community Center/St. Bernard Catholic Church Jan. 8.
- Internet class at the Island Branch Library Jan. 8.
- “The Way of the Heart” resumes at St. Bernard Catholic Church Jan. 8.
- “Iraq and Beyond: Can America Rule the World” at the Island Branch Library Jan. 9.
Save the Date:
- Anna Maria Elementary School Dolphin Dash 5k Fun Run Jan. 20.
- Anna Maria Island Community Chorus and Orchestra Young Artists Competition Jan. 20.
- Anna Maria Island Rotary Club Casino Night Jan. 27.
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